Another Week of Sun!

Although not as warm as the previous week that was full of sunny conditions, this week will continue to have a nice fall feel to it with above normal highs through the remainder of the work week.  Under the clear conditions we'll see highs average in the upper 50s across northern Iowa, near 60 across central Iowa, and into the lower 60s and even mid-60s across the southeast and southwest portions of the state.  These conditions won't be completely ideal as we see some gusty winds of 10-20 mph or greater for both Wednesday and Thursday.  If you can deal with the wind, then this week will be another great one for you to enjoy!

The first trough in the mid-levels will work its' way and settle into the west, leaving the plains with favorable southwest flow to allow the potential for rain showers.  A cold front will move through the northern plains late this week, across the state of Iowa on Friday bringing with it the chance for rain showers.  With the passage of the cold front we will see temperatures drop to near-normal temperatures in the upper 40s to mid 50s across the state over the weekend.  Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies will also leave us with a bit less sunshine through the weekend...

Beyond the weekend we are looking at the potential for a strong storm system to work its' way onto the plains as the deep trough in the west moves onto the plains and has the potential to become a cutoff low.  This system has the potential to bring some hefty rains, and perhaps some frozen precipitation along the lows path as it moves across the central plains.  More information on this storm system as the week continues and models hopefully begin to come into an agreement.